michigan-upper peninsula pasties! (easy version)

How To Make michigan-upper peninsula pasties! (easy version)

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Step 2
  Mix together rutabaga, potato, onion, ground beef, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper as though you were making a meat loaf.
• Step 3
  Evenly divide the filling and spoon onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to cover the mixture so it's shaped like a half moon. Seal the edges using a fork. Slice a couple of small slits or holes on top of each pasty.
• Step 4
  Brush each pasty with egg yolk.
• Step 5
  Bake for 25 minutes.
• Step 6
  Remove pasties and brush with butter, bake another 5 minutes.
• Step 7
  TIP: You can make these ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe, then freeze them them. To reheat, place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet in a 325 degree oven for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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